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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Psychology of Mental Health

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Richmond upon Thames, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,780Per Year (Intl)
£11,070Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by St Mary's University, Twickenham, the PgCert Psychology of Mental Health provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in psychology. Based in Richmond upon Thames, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. One in four people will experience a mental health problem each year. This post-graduate qualification will give you cutting-edge knowledge of relevant theory and the ability to apply it to care for vulnerable people in mental health settings. Why study Psychology of Mental Health? Psychology of Mental Health aims to provide you with a chance to acquire an extensive knowledge base to progress into mental health related careers. International tuition fees are £18,780 per year, home/UK fees are £11,070 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 83% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Mental Health Theory and Practice
Psychopathology and Clinical Assessment
Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
Psychological Interventions and Therapeutics
Mental Health Policy and Service Delivery
Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
Independent Research Project in Mental Health
Applied Placement in Mental Health Settings
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic66666
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,780

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,780

Home Student Fee

£11,070

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

62%Working
9%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
46%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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